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Offline Pvt.Jack

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Baker’s 6 Bore
« on: June 16, 2022, 03:53:20 AM »
Does anyone know of a picture(s) that exits of Sir Samuel Baker’s 6 Bore Rifle Devil Stopper?

Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Baker’s 6 Bore
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2022, 02:41:56 PM »
who's sam baker?
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Offline OLUT

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Re: Baker’s 6 Bore
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2022, 03:39:23 PM »
WIKIPEDIA says he used a 2 bore rifle and has this picture ...


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Offline DavidC

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Re: Baker’s 6 Bore
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2022, 07:27:11 PM »
Yes but it also says he fired it 20 times over many years. Also seems he had a custom Holland and Holland that was more like a 3 bore.

I'd just start looking for photos of the man, bound to find something.

Offline Bob Roller

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Re: Baker’s 6 Bore
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2022, 08:22:37 PM »
who's sam baker?

He was "Good Uncle KABOOOOM!" of the 19th century ;D >:( >:(
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